Maintenance Technician

CBRE-2; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Cardiff is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance on various plant and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in manufacturing maintenance, with electrical and mechanical qualifications. Responsibilities include fault finding and supporting health and safety initiatives, while ensuring effective communication with onsite services. This role requires a proactive approach and may include overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3-phase motors, drives, and inverters.
• Ability to supervise contractors.
• Good understanding of health and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance on Plant, Equipment, and Building Services.
• Identify and manage risks to the client through equipment on site.
• Complete documentation in accordance with rules and legislation.

Skills

Electrical qualifications such as City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2

Mechanical qualifications to an acceptable standard

Fault-finding ability

Good multi-skilled ability

Hydraulic and pneumatic experience

PLC diagnostics and repair skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical and Mechanical

Recognized or time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Job ID 221523

Posted 24-Jun-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Cardiff - Wales - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer to join the team based in Cardiff.

The successful candidate will perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance on Plant, Equipment, and Building Services. Role Summary:

1. Identify and manage risks to the client through equipment on site, including updating drawings, identifying critical spares, and improving machinery performance. Implement preventative maintenance programs.
2. Utilize new equipment and technologies to maintain a productive environment, liaising with the client on machinery PPM requests.
3. Fault find on all types of Machinery.
4. Support health and safety initiatives within the department.
5. Provide electrical and mechanical expertise, working on heavy industrial machines and overhead cranes.
6. Write and follow risk assessments, addressing issues safely and accurately.
7. Complete documentation in accordance with rules and legislation.
8. Work on three-phase systems with voltages up to 440V.
9. Maintain motors, gearboxes, valves, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
10. Use mobile devices to project and complete work via the CAFM system.
11. Plan daily tasks using email and calendars to ensure efficiency.
12. Liaise with onsite Site Services to resolve building services issues confidently and accurately.
13. Serve as the responsible person for the department when required and deputize the Shift Leader during leave or sickness.
14. Work overtime as needed, including nights and weekends, often with short notice.
15. Perform adhoc duties as required.

Experience Required:

• A recognized or time-served apprenticeship.
• Strong proven experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Electrical qualifications such as City and Guilds 236 Pt 1-2, 17th Edition.
• Mechanical qualifications to an acceptable standard, e.g., City and Guilds Mechanical.
• Good multi-skilled ability.
• Experience with 3-phase motors, drives, and inverters.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
• Fault-finding ability.
• PLC diagnostics and repair skills.
• NVQ Level 2 in Electrical and Mechanical.
• Ability to supervise contractors.
• Ability to write risk and method statements, and understand permits.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working at height qualification.
• IPAF certification.
• AP qualifications.
• Experience in heavy engineering.